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BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Miss Buffalo Scholarship Organization is currently seeking contestants for its pageant at the National Buffalo Wing Festival on Sept. 4 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Aside from reigning as the official "Queen" of the Wing Fest, Miss Buffalo 2012 goes on to represent the Queen City in the 2012 Miss New York State Scholarship Pageant, the official state preliminary to the Miss America Pageant. Miss Buffalo is eligible to win an expenses paid trip in June 2012 to take part in the Miss New York State Pageant, including five night’s hotel stay, meals, travel and entry fees. In addition, Miss Buffalo will receive a $250 scholarship, a crown, banner and trophy. The first runner-up will receive a $150 scholarship and the second runner-up will receive a $100 scholarship.

Miss Buffalo 2011, Desiree Wiley, placed 3rd Runner Up at Miss New York this past June.

Contestants will compete in interview, talent, onstage question, evening wear and swimsuit portions pf competition. Contestants must be between the ages of 17 and 24. She must be a legal resident, work full-time, or go to school full-time in of one of the 15 counties of Western New York and be a U.S. Citizen. Just 14 contestants will compete.

The Miss Buffalo Pageant is an official preliminary of the Miss New York and Miss America Organizations and awards scholarships every year to young women. At a local, state and national level the pageant system gives the women the opportunity to promote a platform of community service, share their talents, and achieve excellence.